FOHTD news

PMTT book launch at Hawthorn Depot

Ian Brady, the author of ‘Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust: Melbourne’s foremost municipal tramway’ will be launching his new book at Hawthorn Depot at 5pm on Saturday 22 October 2011.

The launch will consist of a presentation on the Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust, followed by a question & answer session. Copies of the book will be available for sale. This is your opportunity to obtain a signed copy of this book detailing a significant era of Melbourne’s tramway history.

Note that this is an normal open day, so why not come early and view the collection at the Melbourne Tram Museum @ Hawthorn Depot? Our shop will be open before and after the launch for your convenience.

Single truck B class tram under construction at Malvern Depot for the PMTT, circa 1917.

Photograph from the Australasian, courtesy of Mal Rowe.